21 days in South of France Itinerary

Take a break from Carcassonne with a short trip to Grotte de Niaux in Niaux, about 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne, don't miss a visit to La Porte D'aude, take in the views from Le Pont Vieux (The Old Bridge), and stroll around Place Gambetta.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Carcassonne trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Carcassonne is an approximately 27.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Carcassonne due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in September, you will find days in Carcassonne are a bit warmer (29°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Castelnaud, take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, and then don't miss a visit to Chateau des Milandes.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Castelnaud-la-Chapelle online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Castelnaud-la-Chapelle in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Carcassonne in September since evenings lows in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Bordeaux.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, make a trip to Place de la Bourse, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally make a trip to The Water Mirror. Here are some ideas for day two: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour and then learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Bordeaux vacation builder app.

Getting from Castelnaud-la-Chapelle to Bordeaux by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In September in Bordeaux, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly to Avignon.

Explore Avignon's surroundings by going to Amphitheatre (les Arenes) (in Arles), Le Sentier des Ocres (in Roussillon) and Truffle Hunting at Les Pastras (in Cadenet). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Palais des Papes, contemplate the long history of Pont d'Avignon, take an exotic tour of Wine Safari, and explore the world behind art at Musee Angladon.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Avignon driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Bordeaux to Avignon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive to Marseille.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): look for gifts at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally visit The Panier.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Marseille route planning tool.

Traveling by car from Avignon to Marseille takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. You will leave for Porto on the 26th (Tue).

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): get outside with Torra d'Omigna, then head outdoors with D81, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Calanques de Piana, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Ficajola, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nature Reserve of Scandola, and finally make a trip to Les Calanche Cliffs.

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You can fly from Marseille to Porto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. September in Porto sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Nice.

Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Musee Picasso (in Antibes) and Cannes (Vieux Port, Lérins Islands, &more). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Old Town, contemplate the long history of Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Nice trip planner.

You can fly from Porto to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, train, and ferry. In September in Nice, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.